Crime mystery movies always hold a special place in my mind The tension, the twist, and the moment of "what has happened""Hold your breath and keep watching Fortunately, 1 of the best streaming services has an extensive library of compelling crime movies, and 1 of its recent additions to Netflix is a "simple favor" 

Starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick as the main protagonists, "Simple Favor" delves into mysterious disappearances and dark secrets that rise to the surface When released in 2018, it received unexpected praise from critics and audiences After 4 years, the sequel will be announced (due) and the release date is late 2024 or early 2025 Simply put, it's one of the few films that can dip your toes into several genres: crime, thriller, drama, mystery, and even comedy1

If you've seen this recent addition on Netflix, you might be wondering if it's worth watching in the evening So let's get into the general plot of "Simple Favor" and what to expect from the sequel 

"Simple Favors" centers around Stephanie (Anna Kendrick), a widowed mother who manages her own parenting vlog online She meets Emily (Blake Lively), a seemingly upper-class woman with a successful career and an attractive lifestyle The two connect instantly as they talk about their lives and exchange confessions over a few drinks

One day Emily suddenly disappears without a word, so Stephanie makes it her mission to investigate Of course, this is not an easy and straightforward survey Stephanie discovers some dark secrets along the way and realizes that she may not know Emily at all 

The film includes everything you'd expect from a crime thriller The sudden disappearance, mixed with some dangerous secrets, is the perfect concoction for a great viewing experience Hendrick and Lively work well together, and they are expected to reprise their roles in the upcoming sequel, "A Simple Favor2""

"Simple Favor" grossed997 million worldwide on a budget ofworld20 million worldwide, as the audience seemed to love the mix of genres along with a twisted but compelling story This praise is also shown by professional critics, and the film has a relatively high score of 84% on Rotten Tomatoes

Entertainment Weekly's Maureen Lee Lenker said: "A simple favor is a winding thriller with as many twists and turns as a mountain road Meanwhile, The Guardian's Cass Clark particularly liked the comedy aspect: "Kendrick and Lively snap one・liners to each other like rubber bands"; The script is very wary of the undercurrent of competitiveness between home and working mothers

It's no exaggeration to say that this crime thriller will give you hours of evil fun The Associated Press's Jake Coyle also agrees by saying: "Through the female stereotype of the often hilarious and sometimes eerie journey genre, Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively as guides to please and destroy the archetypes of traditional Noir"

Not all critics participated in the hype Joe Livingstone of the New Republic thinks this is a deeply confusing movie that feels like a "law and order episode with a mashup of mean girls

Netflix added a "simple favor" at a time when it's really perfect As filming for the sequel is said to start within the next few weeks (according to the Hollywood Reporter), news about the cast, the general plot and release date will continue over the next few months, which means more people will feel encouraged to watch the original movie again

If you enjoy crime mystery movies, "simple favor" is definitely worth watching It doesn't reveal much at first, keeping you hooked and guessing what happens next Vividly Kendrick does an excellent job of building up tension as more secrets are revealed throughout the film

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